Marlborough College vs St John's Marlborough
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 539 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlborough College
Wiltshire · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
1,003 students
St John's Marlborough
Marlborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,692 students
| Measure | Marlborough College Wiltshire, South West | St John's Marlborough Marlborough, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #344 of 402 | #62 of 402 |
| National rank | #3398 of 4,090 | #802 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,003 | 1,692 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,003 | 1,692 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.8% | 104.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 23.3 | 50.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 57.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 72.2% |
| EBacc average points | 1.16 | 4.75 |
| A level points per entry | 45.0 | 33.9 |
| town | Wiltshire | Marlborough |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.marlboroughcollege.org | www.stjohns.excalibur.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Marlborough scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 21.8).
- •St John's Marlborough is the larger school with 1,692 students compared with 1,003.
- •Marlborough College is a independent school while St John's Marlborough is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marlborough College better than St John's Marlborough?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Marlborough ranks higher (74.7 vs 21.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Marlborough College and St John's Marlborough?
About 539 m in a straight line, between Wiltshire and Marlborough in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marlborough College: 1,003. St John's Marlborough: 1,692. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marlborough College and St John's Marlborough rank in South West?
Marlborough College is 344th of 402 and St John's Marlborough is 62nd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).